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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
10
The Sheepshead Bay program delivered surprises with favorites winning half the races while Tammany stability faltered. Blues, though favored, placed poorly as Argregor and Pretorius led a day of fluctuating fortunes for Farrell’s camp and rival owners.
In the Futurity course fillies two years old compete for allowances from 2500 down to 50. Weights include Morca 114, Sparkle Esher 309, Lass o Linden 309, Birch Broom 106, Sontag 106, Gloriosa 105, Fair Lass 104, Lady Trebla 104, Lady Knighthood 102, Pearl Diver Ithan Wo, Match 90, Blue Banner 90, Anna Daly 97, Harriet 8 26, Back Isle of Wight Photo 94. Second race is maidens three years old.
Races at Empire City Park near Mount Vernon drew about 4000 spectators for the New York Driving Club’s second matinée. Don Derby 1314 won the last pace double and flagged a 2:07% speed, while Alves 2:09% won a five-eighth mile trot. Multiple heats featured strong performances by Hontas Crooke, Dr Monica, Mazette, and Ringmond as judge for the day.
In Newburg New York on June 26 the Hudson and Mohawk Valley circuit saw a third day of racing with a notable accident in heat five of the second race injuring Driver Nichols after a pileup including Argeon Daltrell Sergeant Burns and Picolo. Rosemeyer's horse faced a foul driving disqualification while multiple heats recorded times ranging from 2:19 to 2:26. In Woonsocket Rhode Island the New England half mile circuit also produced surprises as Roommate and Lois J. failed to win heats, with Rara Avis taking the 2:18 class and Van D. defeating Velvet Bud in the 2:23 pace.
Secretary P J Casey announces the ninth annual show to be held at Hollywood Park Long Branch on July 24 25 and 26 over 4000 in prizes across 46 classes including a 500 challenge cup for the best gig horse the cup becoming property after three wins entries close July 14 with the secretary West End N J
Morris County Golf Club inaugurates a three day invitation tournament after a long gap since 1898 with medal and match play rounds. Travis and Garretson lead early, Garretson shooting 81 to win gold while Bayard and Reinhart contend for top spots amid wind and course changes. The event draws cottage residents and features cups from club president Frelinghuysen and donor Thomas.
In yesterday’s qualifying round at the Apawamis links the women listed eligibility figures for the prize with Miss M Eddy, Mrs H B Clark, Mrs A H Harris, Mrs E K Bedall, Miss M Gwynne, Miss S Read, and Miss M A Downey showing scores and handicaps. Drawings for the first match play round set Read byes, with Downey and Eddy playing, Gwynne versus Clark, and Harris facing Bedall. In the Freeman Cup semi finals Simeon Ford beat I D Foote 5 os 4 to play and Hazen Morse defeated F A Moore 2 up.
Semp Russ of San Antonio defeated C C Kelley in the first semi final while H H Hackett beat S C Millett in the other, both advancing to the final with the winner to meet R D Little for the Metropolitan trophy. Handicap and doubles events also progressed through rounds.
The Paris to Vienna international automobile race began at Champigny with 214 entries including Girardot Fournier Edge Kniff and notable drivers Foxhall Keene and W K Vanderbilt Jr. The event spans four stages from Champigny to Belfort across Switzerland to Bregenz Salzburg and finally Vienna with numerous incidents and a concurrent James Gordon Bennett Cup.
Beals C Wright edged Holcombe Ward in straight sets at Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge in the round robin event with strong crowds watching. Raymond D Little beat W J Clothier, and Ward and Little won the exhibition doubles over Wright and Clothier.
Philadelphia wins 4 to 1 as New Yorks field poorly and a late rally breaks the shutout. Fraser and Evans pitch, Browne homers for the Phillies while O’Hagen and Yeager contribute key plays in a game marred by miscues and a wild pitch.
Brooklyn pitchers battered Pittinger as they beat Boston 6 to 2. Newton held Boston to one hit through six innings before a late rally. Carney completed two innings for Boston with solid work, while multiple Brooklyn players contributed including Demont and Tenney with key hits.
Pittsburg pounded Menefee and played error free as Chesbro held Chicago to four hits. Score by innings shows Pittsburg winning 8 to 1 with offensive bursts in several frames. Batteries: Menefee and Kling for Chicago Chesbro and Zimmer for Pittsburg.
W L P C Lnd B S Pittsburg .40 12 .769 Philadelphia .29 a .446 Brooklyn .32- 24.571 Cincinnati -415 Chicago .28 24 .538 St Louis . er .396 Boston .25 26 .490 New York .20 33 .37T Games Today list New York at Philadelphia Brooklyn at Boston Chicago at St Louis.
August Belmonts Mineola sailed 23.5 miles in heavy wind, finishing in 2 hours 11 minutes 35 seconds at an average near 11 knots. Mimosa and Alerion raced to a close finish with Alerion taking victory by 1 minute 32 seconds. Other class races featured Lambkin, Knave, and Arizona among Manhasset and New Rochelle entries, with forthcoming events including the Corinthian race finals and several class starts.
Kiel June 26 The American raceabout Uncle Sam designed by B B Crown Inshield Boston and owned by Francis B Riggs New York won the first of the international special class races with Wansee and Tilly German owned finishers second and third. Four races planned this class all told. Breeze light. Uncle Sam led early but rivals closed in. Nahma steam yacht arrived.
Chicago June 26 At least seven boats entered for Lipton Cup races to be held by the Columbia Yacht Club with possible one or two more. Debates over two twenty one foot classes renew as Colleen a four year entrant in the knockabout class faces a restriction on carrying a balloon jib during the races.
Four big ten horsepower motors blaze along at 1 23 pace followed by four pace followers Albert Champion Howard Freeman Benny Munroe Tommy Hall compete for top honors in the 20 mile motor paced race at Manhattan Beach on Saturday Over eighty entries filed for amateur events promising a series of heats to determine final winners in this exciting city contest
Henry Eno Jr completes a new thirty footer at Wood Yard, third in the season. George Bullock launches sloop Ceona at the same yard and sails for Oyster Bay. Henry Redmond hauls out yawl Ailsa for Saturday race at Oyster Bay. Wallace Foct Jr. hauls out sloop Challenger for overhaul before commissioning.
Two major athletic meetings are planned at the Greater New York Irish Athletic Association grounds in Celtic Park Long Island City. The Amateur Athletic Union all around championships will run with the club Fourth of July games. The Knights of Columbus sports were postponed from last Saturday due to rain and will be held on July 5. The events are scheduled not to interfere with each other.
Sunday edition features reveal Death Valley secrets solving a fifty year caravan mystery, debate over Maine explosion origins, Harlem tunnel plans, and new government park ideas. Also cover wind cave discoveries in South Dakota, Booker Washington’s school in New Jersey, Billy the Kid biography by Gen. Lew Wallace, and moving pictures advances.
An up to date fish story by Mickey Finn told in a humorous vein with Clubmen gossip and exclusive circles. Fashionable tips quench thirst and reveal origins of popular drinks. Stray Bits From Stageland features the Man in the Street and bright stories about prominent people.
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